Lance Mackey notches 4th straight victory in 1,100-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race

Lance Mackey wins 4th consecutive Iditarod

NOME, Alaska – Lance Mackey picked up a few rewards on his way to winning an unprecedented fourth consecutive win in the 1,000-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
The 39-year-old musher from Fairbanks stopped to pick up a moose rack along the trail, and, 10 miles from the finish line in [..] Read the original article: here.

PCB prohibits T20 World Cup squad from playing in Bangladesh domestic tournament

ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly prohibited players selected for the upcoming ICC T20 World Championship from taking part in Bangladesh’s domestic T20 tournament, which is to be played in Sharjah.
According to the PakPassion.net, Shahid Afridi, Umar Akmal, Mohammed Hafeez, Abdul Razzaq and Imtan Nazir had signed for the tournament … Read more »»».

Police: suspect in Berlin poker heist surrenders to authorities

Suspect in poker heist surrenders to authorities

BERLIN – Berlin police says a 21-year-old man suspected of taking part in the storming of a poker tournament in which armed robbers made off with euro240,000 ($329,350) in jackpot money has surrendered to authorities.
A spokesman for Berlin police, Michael Merkel, says the suspect surrendered to the Berlin prosecutor’s … Read more : Police: suspect in Berlin poker heist surrenders to authorities.

Road-tested Arkansas-Pine Bluff beats Winthrop 61-44 in NCAA tournament opener, gets Duke next

Ark-Pine Bluff beats Winthrop in NCAA opener

DAYTON, Ohio – When it mattered most, Arkansas-Pine Bluff turned into kings of the road.
Losers of their first 11 games – all on the road – the Golden Lions turned their first trip to the NCAA tournament into one worth the extra packing. Allen Smith made clutch 3-pointers on … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Road-tested Arkansas-Pine Bluff beats Winthrop 61-44 in NCAA tournament opener, gets Duke next.

Kiwi batsman Ingram ready to take on Australians

WELLINGTON – Under fire New Zealand top-order batsman Peter Ingram says he is ready to take on the Australian bowling attack when the first cricket test starts in Wellington on Friday.

Ingram, 31, has been subjected to widespread criticism over his technique and lack of footwork … Read more >>>.

Injured Dhoni ruled out of IPL-3 for 10 days

KOLKATA – Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the skipper of the Chennai Super Kings has been ruled out of the third edition of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament for ten days due to an elbow injury.
Dhoni was hit on his elbow by a Shane Bond delivery … Read more : Injured Dhoni ruled out of IPL-3 for 10 days.

Former PCB chief backs Afridi for captain’s post

LAHORE – Backing all-rounder Shahid Afridi for the captain’s post, former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Lieutenant General (retired) Tauqir Zia has criticised the National Assembly’s Sports Committee for making the match-fixing issue public.

Zia said the … Read more >>>.

NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Bracket 2010

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA (GaeaTimes.com)- The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is one of the most watched tournaments in the United States, considering that basketball is one of the most popular sports in the country, and also because many of the most outstanding teams compete against each other to take home the title of the National Champion. … Read : NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament Bracket 2010.

Darryl Tapp For Philadelphia Eagles

PHILADELPHIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Seattle Seahawks’ defense end football player Darryl Tapp has been traded by the team to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange of defense end player Chris Clemon and a fourth round pick. The trading took place on Tuesday. The coaches of both Seattle Seahawks and Philadelphia Eagles seem to be happy with … Read more : Darryl Tapp For Philadelphia Eagles.

David Beckham, actor James Corden get ‘naked’ for a bubble bath!

LONDON – English footballer David Beckham was pictured sharing a bubble bath with actor James Corden.

Beckham, 34, stripped off in a hilarious sketch for the BBC’s Sport Relief, which was filmed in Milan several weeks ago before he tore his left Achilles.
“It is undoubtedly the single funniest scene ever filmed for Sport Relief or Comic …. Source article  : David Beckham, actor James Corden get ‘naked’ for a bubble bath!.

Ancelotti admits Champions League failure has put him in trouble

LONDON – While Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti admits coming under immense pressure following the Champions League failure, he believes that the defeat would act as a motivational factor for his team to win the Premier League title.

“It’s normal that a manager is going to come under pressure if he loses a few matches. We’ll have … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Ancelotti admits Champions League failure has put him in trouble.

Clarke reveals little on break-up with Lara Bingle

WELLINGTON – Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke has said he can understand the intense media and public interest in his private life.

While refraining from revealing details of his break up with Sydney model Lara Bingle, Clarke said: “It’s great to be here in New Zealand with my team.”
“It has been obviously a very interesting couple of …. Source article  : Clarke reveals little on break-up with Lara Bingle.

Smith will work his backside off to win Test cap: Clarke

WELLINGTON – Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke believes that youngster Steve Smith is ready for international honours, and will do whatever it takes to make the grade.

Interacting with 50 journalists at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium, Clarke said Smith is looking forward to making his Test debut, and even if he does not, he will be working very … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Smith will work his backside off to win Test cap: Clarke.

Tiger Woods, wife snapped together for first time after infidelity scandal

WASHINGTON – Tiger Woods and his wife Elin Nordegren have been photographed together for the first time since the scandal that linked the ace golfer to several mistresses.
The New York Post was said to have published the picture showing the pair on the grounds of what appeared to be their Isleworth [..] Read the original article: here.

Becks’ Achilles injury immortalised in poem

LONDON – David Beckham’s injury has become the subject of a poem by a huge football fan and poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy.

Duffy likens Beckham, who was ruled out of World Cup after hurting his ankle, to the ancient battlefield hero in her work entitled ‘Achilles’, who was dubbed as the greatest warrior in the …. Source  : Becks’ Achilles injury immortalised in poem.

Clarke thanks Warne for support following Bingle break-up

WELLINGTON – Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke has thanked former team mate Shane Warne for his support during his break-up from Sydney model Lara Bingle.

“I have spoken to Warney, I’ve spoken to all my friends and family. He’s been a wonderful friend of mine for a long time. He’s excited to see me back in New … Read more >>.

CSR Vs. KKR: CSR Defeats KKR

KOLKATA, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- The Chennai Super Kings were finally successful in bringing an end to the winning streak of Kolkata Knight Riders in the match held last night at the Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata. In the CSR vs. KKR match, the team led by Mahendra Singh Dhoni beat the Kolkata Knight Riders by … Original source on Gaea Times at : CSR Vs. KKR: CSR Defeats KKR.

Hernia operation rules Bridge out for a month

LONDON – A hernia operation has ruled Manchester City left back Wayne Bridge him out from the game for a month.

“Poor Bridgey is not having a lot of luck just lately is he? It’s such a shame as he’s a top lad. But he’s determined to get back as quickly as possible to help City …. Original source  : Hernia operation rules Bridge out for a month.

Pak hockey players take back resignations

ISLAMABAD – Less than a week after they resigned owning moral responsibility for their flop show in the World Cup in Delhi, Pakistani hockey players have taken their resignations back.

Pakistan finished 12th in the World Cup, but the players agreed to take back their resignations after a meeting with Federal Sports Minister Ijaz Jakhrani.
According …. Source  : Pak hockey players take back resignations.

Cricket Australia sends psychologist to help Clark deal with his personal crisis

WELLINGTON – In order to help Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke cope with the blinding media spotlight following his break up from fianc??e Lara Bingle, Cricket Australia has flown a psychologist to Wellington where the team is preparing for the first Test against New Zealand.

Ross Chapman’s arrival to Wellington coincides with the end of Clarke’s 10-day … Read more »».